User Guide

SETTING UP . . . . . . . . . . . 2
D-E-A ... OR D-E-A-D? . . . . . 3
GAME CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . 4
SETTING UP THE GAME . . . . . . 7
SAVING & LOADING . . . . . . . . 8
GAME SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . 8
MISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 11
EXPLORING THE GAME WORLD . . . 12
KILL MOVES . . . . . . . . . . 13
COMBO SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . 16
PICK-UPS . . . . . . . . . . . 17
LOCO MOVES . . . . . . . . . . 18
TOTAL OVERDOSE ARMORY . . . . 19
CREDITS . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MUSIC CREDITS . . . . . . . . . 22
CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing TOTAL OVERDOSE
™
for your PC computer
system. Be sure to read this manual thoroughly for gameplay and
hints before playing the game.
EPILEPSY WARNING
A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when
exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns
or backgrounds on a television screen or while playing video games may induce
an epileptic seizure in these individuals. Certain conditions may induce
previously undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history
of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic
condition, consult your physician prior to playing. If you experience any
of the following while playing a video game — dizziness, altered vision,
eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary
movement, or convulsions — IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult
a physician before resuming play.
PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE DURING USE
• This game disc is intended for use exclusively on Windows®-based systems
with the minimum configurations specified on the system requirements
of the game purchased.
• Do not sit too close to the screen. Sit a good distance away from the monitor,
as far away as the length of the cable allows.
• Avoid playing if you are tired or have not had much sleep.
• Make sure that the room in which you are playing is well lit.
• Rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes per hour while playing a video game.
HANDLING YOUR GAME DISC
• Avoid bending the disc. Do not touch, smudge or scratch its surface.
• Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source
of heat.
• Take occasional rest breaks during extended play.
• Always store the disc in its protective case.
ESRB RATING
This product has been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board.
For information about the ESRB rating, or to comment about the appropriateness
of the rating, please contact the ESRB at www.esrb.com.
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